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M4.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 18:35:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 18:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

United States: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 18:35:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
58.33290, -137.14060
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Edgecumbe
    Distance: 165 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 970 m ·Last eruption: -2080 ·United States
  • Alligator Lake
    Distance: 252 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'217 m ·Canada
  • Atlin Volcanic Field
    Distance: 265 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'880 m ·Canada
  • Heart Peaks
    Distance: 302 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'012 m ·Canada
  • Duncan Canal
    Distance: 316 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 15 m ·United States
  • Level Mountain
    Distance: 338 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'164 m ·Canada

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